Magnadyne M8a Automobile Alarm User Manual


 
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Warning: If you don't require the anti-car jacking function in this alarm system, be sure that it is set
to “OFF”. The default setting for anti-car jacking is “OFF” (See Installation Guide).
Active Anti-Car Jacking:
1. Press and hold the transmitter and button at the same time for 2 seconds while the
vehicle’s ignition is ON. The parking lights will turns on for 1.5 seconds to indicate the system
has entered the anti-car jacking mode.
2. If you are forced from the vehicle while in the anti-car jacking mode, the system will be
triggered when the door is opened and closed while the ignition is “ON”.
Passive Anti-Car Jacking:
1.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The system will then enter the anti-car jacking mode.
2. Once in the anti-car jacking mode, and you are forced from the vehicle, the system will trigger
when the door is opened and closed while the ignition is “ON”.
Trigger the Anti-Car Jacking Mode:
1. 50 seconds after the system has been triggered, the siren will start chirping for 15 seconds.
2. During this 15 second period of chirping, you will be alerted to push the valet switch once to
turn off the anti-car jacking feature. If not, it will enter a second timer car jacking.
3. 65 seconds after the system has beer triggered, the siren starts sounding and the parking
lights start flashing.
4. 90 seconds after the system has been triggered:
A. The siren will still be sounding and the parking lights start flashing.
B. The starter disable will be activated to prevent the vehicle from starting.
C. It will remain active until the vehicle's battery power is exhausted.
Override the System to Turn Off Anti-Car Jacking:
Turn the ignition switch from “OFF” to “ON”, and within 10 seconds push valet switch, the siren
will stop and the system will be disarmed.
If you are out of range and you want to retrieve last trigger’s memory storage in the 2-way remote
control transceiver, press the button first within 3 seconds, then press the (M) button. One
melody sound and the last trigger’s memory storage in the transmitter will immediately be
displayed on the LED.
Actions of the 2-Way LED Remote Control Transceiver
LED
Hood / Trunk Trigger LED flash for 15 seconds
Door Trigger LED flash for 15 seconds
Shock Sensor Trigger LED flash for 15 seconds
Ignition Trigger LED flash for 15 seconds
Anti-Car Jacking
Last Trigger Memory Retrieval (For 2-Way Transceiver Operation Only)